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Fully Coupled Geomechanics and Discrete Flow Network Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing for Geothermal Applications

The primary objective of our current research is to develop a computational test bed for evaluating borehole techniques to enhance fluid flow and heat transfer in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Simulating processes resulting in hydraulic fracturing and/or the remobilization of...

Fu, P. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2011
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Material Properties for Brady Hot Springs Nevada USA from PoroTomo Project

The PoroTomo team has completed inverse modeling of the three data sets (seismology, geodesy, and hydrology) individually, as described previously. The estimated values of the material properties are registered on a three-dimensional grid with a spacing of 25 meters between nodes....

Feigl, K. and PoroTomo Team, . University of Wisconsin

Mar 06, 2019
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Snake River Plain Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Project MT Data

MT is measured in the field by using induction coils to measure the time-varying magnetic source for frequencies between 1000-0.001~Hz, and electric dipoles to measure the Earth's electrical response. Because the magnetic source field is polarized, orthogonal directions of the f...

Peacock, J. et al United States Geological Survey

May 06, 2018
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Utah FORGE 5-2428: Fracture Permeability Impact on Reservoir Stress and Seismic Slip Behavior Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Fracture Permeability Impact on Seismic Slip Behavior project by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, presented by Dr. Kayla A. Kroll. The project's objective is to develop, apply and validate a holistic thermal, hydrologic, mechanical, and chemic...

Kroll, K. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Sep 08, 2023
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Utah FORGE 5-2428: Coupled Investigation of Fracture Permeability Impact on Reservoir Stress and Seismic Slip 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Coupled Investigation of Fracture Permeability Impact on Reservoir Stress and Seismic Slip Behavior by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, presented by Kayla Kroll. This presentation addresses testing and modelling related to the dependency of EG...

Kroll, K. et al Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Aug 27, 2024
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Utah FORGE 5-2615: Determination and Analysis of Thermo-poromechanical Response of Fractured Rock 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Determination and Modeling-Informed Analysis of Thermo-poromechanical Response of Fractured Rock for Application to FORGE by the University of Oklahoma, presented by Ahmad Ghassemi. This video presentation discusses how to improve understanding and co...

Ghassemi, A. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Sep 01, 2024
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Caldwell Ranch Exploration and Confirmation Project, Northwest Geysers, CA: 2011 Geothermal Technologies Peer Review Project Summary

Caldwell Ranch Exploration and Confirmation Project, Northwest Geysers, CA: 2011 Geothermal Technologies Peer Review Project Summary The Caldwell Ranch Exploration and Confirmation Project was to drill, test, and confirm the present economic viability of the undeveloped geothermal...

Walters, M. Geysers Power Company, LLC

Jan 01, 2011
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Generalized Displacement Correlation Method for Estimating Stress Intensity Factors

This paper presents a generalized form of the displacement correlation method (the GDC method), which can use any linear or quadratic finite element type with homogeneous meshing without local refinement. These two features are critical for modeling dynamic fracture propagation pr...

Fu, P. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2012
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Sentinel-1 Input Data for PSInSAR Analysis

Files used to perform the Persistent Scatterer InSAR analysis with SARPROZ. The data is sourced from ESAs Sentinel-1 project and covers Brady Hot Springs and Desert Peak geothermal areas. The original titles are included for the Sentinel-1 data. The naming guide is included as a l...

Moraga, J. Colorado School of Mines

Apr 29, 2021
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Seismic Analysis of Spatio-Temporal Fracture Generation During EGS Resource Development Full Moment Tensors and Stress Inversion Catalogs

This submission contains 167 full moment tensor (MT) solutions for the seismicity observed two years prior and three years post start of injection activities. Also included are the azimuth and plunge angles for the three main stress directions sigma1, sigma 2 and sigma 3 at the P...

Gritto, R. et al Array Information Technology

Sep 26, 2018
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Slip and Dilation Tendency Analysis of McGinness Hills Geothermal Area

Slip and Dilation Tendency in focus areas Critically stressed fault segments have a relatively high likelihood of acting as fluid flow conduits (Sibson, 1994). As such, the tendency of a fault segment to slip (slip tendency; Ts; Morris et al., 1996) or to dilate (dilation tendency...

E., J. University of Nevada

Dec 31, 2013
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Utah FORGE 5-2557: Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Coupled THMC Processes Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Role of Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical (THMC) Processes for Enhanced Geothermal Systems project by Purdue University, presented by Distinguished Professor of Physics & Astronomy, Laura J. Pyrak...

Pyrak-Nolte, L. Purdue University

Sep 08, 2023
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Simulating Complex Fracture Systems in Geothermal Reservoirs Using an Explicitly Coupled Hydro-Geomechanical Model

Low permeability geothermal reservoirs can be stimulated by hydraulic fracturing to create Enhanced (or Engineered) Geothermal Systems (EGS) with higher permeability and improved heat transfer to increase heat production. In this paper, we document our effort to develop a numerica...

Carrigan, C. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2011
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Dynamic Earth Energy Storage: Terawatt-year, Grid-scale Energy Storage Using Planet Earth as a Thermal Battery (GeoTES): Phase I Project Final Report

Final report for the DOE GTO funded research on geologic thermal energy storage (GeoTES), or commonly known as reservoir thermal energy storage (RTES). The results described in this report shed light on various aspects of RTES including project siting, operational performance, m...

Atkinson, T. et al Idaho National Laboratory

Sep 02, 2022
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Structural and Tectonic Controls of Geothermal Activity in the Basin and Range Province

We are conducting an inventory of structural settings of geothermal systems (>400 total) in the extensional to transtensional Great Basin region of the western USA. A system of NW-striking dextral faults known as the Walker Lane accommodates ~20% of the North American-Pacific plat...

Faulds, J. et al University of Nevada

Nov 30, 2012
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University of Illinois Campus Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study Long-Term Meteorological Data

This submission includes meteorological data recorded by National Weather Service at University of Illinois Willard Airport, Savoy IL for period 1972 to 2018. This data is for use in parameterizing the demand and life-cycle assessments associated with the project, and provides inf...

Lin, Y. University of Illinois

Mar 30, 2018
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Steptoe Valley NV Data Compilation: Understanding a Stratigraphic Hydrothermal Resource through Geophysical Imaging

Sandia National Laboratories partnered with a multi-disciplinary group of subject matter experts to evaluate a stratigraphic geothermal resource in Steptoe Valley, Nevada using both established and novel geophysical imaging techniques. Provided here are a compilation of newly acqu...

Schwering, P. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Nov 01, 2023
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EGS Collab Experiment 2: Continuous Active Source Seismic Monitoring (CASSM)

The dataset contains continuous active-source seismic monitoring (CASSM) data collected during EGS Collab Experiment 2, conducted from February to September 2022 at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota. This experiment aimed to investigate enhanced geoth...

Hopp, C. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jan 06, 2025
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Subsurface Characterization and Machine Learning Predictions at Brady Hot Springs

Subsurface data analysis, reservoir modeling, and machine learning (ML) techniques have been applied to the Brady Hot Springs (BHS) geothermal field in Nevada, USA to further characterize the subsurface and assist with optimizing reservoir management. Hundreds of reservoir simulat...

Beckers, K. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Feb 18, 2021
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Lost Circulation Materials in Geothermal Drilling: Thermal Degradation, Viscosity, Compression, and Flow Loop Tests

This dataset provides a set of experimental data on the performance of lost circulation materials (LCMs) used in geothermal drilling operations. It includes results from four distinct tests: thermal degradation, viscosity measurements, compression tests, and high-temperature flow ...

Kibikas, W. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Feb 01, 2022
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University of Illinois Campus Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study Thermal Properties of Geologic Formations in Illinois Basin

Thermal property data for rocks and and minerals and unconsolidated (glacial) sediments units from within and outside the Illinois Basin were compiled for modeling heat transport in the subsurface.

Lin, Y. et al University of Illinois

Mar 30, 2018
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Appalachian Basin Play Fairway Analysis: Thermal Quality Analysis in Low-Temperature Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis (GPFA-AB)

This collection of files are part of a larger dataset uploaded in support of Low Temperature Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis for the Appalachian Basin (GPFA-AB). Phase 1 of the GPFA-AB project identified potential Geothermal Play Fairways within the Appalachian basin of Pennsylva...

E., T. Cornell University

Nov 15, 2015
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Project HOTSPOT: Kimama Well Core and Drill Site Photos

The Snake River Plain (SRP), Idaho, hosts potential geothermal resources due to elevated groundwater temperatures associated with the thermal anomaly Yellowstone-Snake River hotspot. Project HOTSPOT has coordinated international institutions and organizations to understand subsurf...

Shervais, J. Utah State University

Jan 16, 2011
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Project HOTSPOT: Kimberly Well Core Photos